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CityCouncil | 2013-03-19 | 3 | REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (13-112) Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the North Park Street Regulating Code (State Clearinghouse #2011052058); (13-112 A) Introduction of Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Alameda Municipal Code Contained in Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) Related to the North Park Street Planning Area; and (13-112 B) Adoption of Resolution "Approving Citywide Design Manual Amendments. (This project regulates development within the area bounded by the Oakland-Alameda Estuary, Tilden Way, Lincoln Avenue, and Oak Street). Continued to April 2, 2013. (13-113) Resolution No. 14780, "Affirming Support for Creation of a Nature Reserve at Alameda Point." Adopted. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Chen stated that he likes the term nature reserve more than federal facilities, open space or wildlife refuge; he has studied the resolution and is very happy with the revisions; encouraged Councilmembers to approve the resolution. Stated US Fish and Wildlife Service will manage the area, not the Veterans Administration (VA); the resolution seeks to set a zoning designation, sets broad goals and creates opportunities; provided an example: Richard Bangert, Alameda. Expressed support for the resolution; stated the map should reflect what is really there; the resolution sets a goal of where to go in the future; the term nature center signifies a cross between people and wildlife; a VA representative indicated the VA cares about and wants to work with the community: Irene Dieter, Alameda. Councilmember Tam stated the City and County of San Francisco has jurisdiction over the southwest corner of the area; Alameda hopes jurisdiction will be transferred; inquired whether the boundary is where the County line is at low tide. The Chief Operating Officer - Alameda Point responded in the affirmative; stated the County line runs along the southwest corner of the property; some submerged property, which is in the City and County of San Francisco, will come to the City of Alameda as part of the first phase conveyance; Alameda will be the land owner of the submerged parcel but will not have Police authority or land use control; some of the land will also be transferred to the VA. Councilmember Tam inquired whether San Francisco is supportive of the transfer. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 March 19, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-03-19.pdf |